Revolver
Object number2011.127.127
Manufacturer
Hopkins and Allen Manufacturing Company
Dateafter 1888
OriginNorwich, CT
MediumMetal, nickel plating, plastic
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNickel-plated hammerless gun with black plastic grips with a circle and diamond design. Chamber holds seven bullets.Dimensions1.25 x 3.75 x 5.5 in. (3.2 x 9.5 x 14 cm)InscriptionsGreen tag attached to gun reads: "NP0449 / 6-29-05"
MarksStamped under barrel is: "2411".
Stamped on top of barrel is: "HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG CO / PAT. MAR. 28, 71 JAN. 5, 88 / X.L.I. DOUBLE ACTION".
Historical NotesHopkins & Allen Arms Company was an American firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut. It was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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Firearms Import and Export Corporation
